Neutral Proof of Conformity
We work with retailers, brands, textile producers, importers and processors to test raw, intermediate and end products of all processing stages of the textile chain, including leather products and accessories. From the tensile strength of performance upholstery to the color fastness of textiles and the safety of products, independent quality assessments play an important role in compliance with international standards, legal regulations, customer requirements and consumer and environmental protection.
Textile Technology Testing
- Quality testing (pilling, color fastness, waterproofness, fiber fineness, dimensional stability, fabric strength, air permeability, abrasion, washing, color, etc.)
- Performance testing (water resistance, waterproofness, breathability/permeability to air, pilling, washing tests, etc.)
- Determination of fiber composition (EU Textile Labelling Act, etc.)
Testing for Chemicals & Toxics
- Validation of legal compliance or requirements beyond regulations (REACH, CPSIA, individual RSLs, etc.)
- Testing to international Restricted Substance Lists (RSLs) or Manufacturing Restricted Substance Lists (MRSLs)
- Wastewater and sludge testing (ZDHC, OEKO-TEX®, Greenpeace, etc.)
- Preparation of expert reports for legal claims
- OEKO-TEX® certifications, such as OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100 - annually updated, independent certification for textiles at all processing levels
On-site Inspections
Hohenstein offers a variety of inspection modules that help eliminate processing errors across all production phases. This ensures a consistently high material and product quality.
Textile Labeling and Fiber Composition
- Qualitative and quantitative attributes of yarns and fabrics for identification or compliance (EU Textile Labelling Directives, etc.)
- Fiber analysis and determination: microscopically, mechanically and chemically
- Investigation of fiber damage, microfiber shedding, qualitative gene analysis, complaint processing
Downloads and Order Forms
- Brochure - Ensuring Quality: Hohenstein Textile Testingpdf
- Factsheet - Textile Technology Testingpdf
- Factsheet - Testing for Harmful Substancespdf
- Factsheet - Usage Requirementspdf
- Factsheet - Absorbency, Wicking, Dryingpdf
- Factsheet - Upholstery Standard DIN 14465pdf
- Order Form - Physical and Chemical Testingpdf
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